Deputy Director of Financial Services
About The Position
The City of Saint Paul is seeking a Deputy Director for the Office of Financial Services (OFS) to play a key role in shaping the future of the Finance Department and the City of Saint Paul. This position will serve as the operations manager for the department, working to improve delivery of core financial services, and support OFS staff recruitment, development, and retention. The supervision of 20 FTEs responsible for accounting, ERP finance system management, and citywide grants management. In the Director’s absence, the Deputy Director represents the department in meetings with City staff, Council Members, and external partners. Other key responsibilities include supporting the annual financial reporting and audit process, overseeing the departmental budget and month-end close activities, managing electronic payment processes, and assisting with implementation of the department’s strategic plan.
Requirements
- A bachelor's degree and seven years of experience managing financial programs or systems.
- Four years of the required experience must include supervising employees, conducting assessments of complex organizational issues, planning organizational strategies, or leading complex projects.
- A master’s degree can substitute for two years of experience.
- A combination of education and experience to equal eleven (11) years or more can be used to qualify for the position.
- Must pass a credit check and a background check which may include criminal history, and employment history.
- Must submit proof of education to Human Resources upon conditional job offer, if qualifying with education.
Responsibilities
- Serve as the operations manager for the department.
- Improve delivery of core financial services.
- Support OFS staff recruitment, development, and retention.
- Supervise 20 FTEs responsible for accounting, ERP finance system management, and citywide grants management.
- Represent the department in meetings with City staff, Council Members, and external partners in the Director’s absence.
- Support the annual financial reporting and audit process.
- Oversee the departmental budget and month-end close activities.
- Manage electronic payment processes.
- Assist with implementation of the department’s strategic plan.
Benefits
- health insurance
- retirement contributions
- paid vacation
- paid sick time
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
